Find out how we help bring structures to life, through the use of world-class systems and equipment. RMD Kwikform's investment in R&D and product development is substantial and rigorous, ensuring that our systems meet the challenges, climate and conditions faced by our customers throughout the globe.

Formwork, falsework and specialist solutions, including façade retention, are all part of the RMD Kwikform armoury, supported by our comprehensive product range and ability to design and supply unique supporting equipment.

With a diverse product range, designed to maximise safety, on site effectiveness and lowest in use cost, matched with our engineering excellence, we provide our customers with the most effective solution to get the job done. The following case studies explain in more detail the expertise that we bring to our clients to help bring their structures to life

With over 70 years of experience in the temporary works industry we understand the many and varied challenges that our customers face, whatever the size of your project. Whilst our product range provides us with the capability of supporting your project, it is our people that will make the difference.

RMD Kwikform provides formwork, falsework and shoring solutions to the global construction industry. With operations globally, RMD Kwikform has the ability to provide a truly local service, backed up by significant international experience.

See RMD Kwikform in action. These videos demonstrate how RMD products are used across the world to aid development and construction of different types of buildings, helping our customers bring their structures to life

Projects

Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Building

Article Details

SYSTEMFormwork, Safety, Shoring

PRODUCTAirodek, Alshor Plus, Superslim Soldiers, Ultraguard

STRUCTURE TYPEAirports and Ports, Commercial

REGIONAsia Pacific

RMD Kwikform supply formwork and shoring for the construction of Hong Kong's new cruise liner terminal building in Kai Tak. This prestigious project used a variety of RMD Kwikform's versatile product range to achieve impressive results on this Foster and Partners designed building.

RMD Kwikform provide formwork and shoring solutions during the construction of the iconic Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong

Engineers and logistics specialists from RMD Kwikform managed the delivery and design of thousands of tonnes of formwork and shoring to help primary contractor Dragages construct the new Hong Kong international cruise terminal.

Commissioned by the Hong Kong Government, the Norman Foster and Partners designed cruise terminal building (CTB) is 800 metres long 30 metres high and 75 metres wide and sits on the site of the old Hong Kong International Airport at Kai Tak.

The mega project represents an essential part of the development of the Hong Kong tourist infrastructure for the Special Administrative Region (SAR), as previous provisions for Cruise liners in the bay were not capable of housing the world’s largest vessels.

Made up of 13 in-situ poured main concrete beams, each, linked by precast and in-situ constructed beams, the concrete works for the project began April 2011, completing in November 2012.

With a shortage and increasing cost of labour in Hong Kong, in order to achieve the tight programme, Dragages opted to move away from traditional methods used locally, taking a system based formwork and shoring approach to the project.

This led to the appointment of RMD Kwikform as sole supplier of formwork and shoring for the project. In total some 3,000 tonnes of equipment; including Rapidshor steel and Alshor Plus lightweight aluminium shoring, hundreds of steel beams and a variety of other equipment were used onsite.

In addition to standard equipment and Ultraguard edge protection, RMD Kwikform engineers worked with the Dragages team to design and fabricate six identical special column forms that could be crane lifted into place.

With each of the 13 pier structures requiring an individually designed formwork and shoring solution, engineers had to provide hundreds of drawings, with specialist RMD Kwikform site staff conducting onsite familiarisation training and support.

Each three tier pier structure was made up of core columns, cast using a specially fabricated column form, with integrated access built into the unit for safe and easy striking. Raised by crane each column was able to be poured and struck in a matter of days, speeding up the overall construction process.

Now completed, a video of the project part way through construction can be viewed here.

See RMD Kwikform in action. These videos demonstrate how RMD products are used across the world to aid development and construction of different types of buildings, helping our customers bring their structures to life